Manager, Quality & Continuous Improvement Job at Safran, Washington DC

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  • Safran
  • Washington DC

Job Description

The Quality mission is to lead the Quality Department, inclusive of Quality Assurance and Quality Control, and is responsible for the development, deployment and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) at the site level.
The Continuous Improvement role is expected to strategically drive and embed a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring teams in Lean both in manufacturing and office, leading key workshops and partnering with leadership to align improvement initiatives with both short and long-term business objectives

Summary of Duties:

Quality
• Lead the Quality Department, inclusive of Quality Assurance and Quality Control
• Accountable for maintenance and continuous improvement of the QMS.
• Monitor key performance indicators to report on the effectiveness of the QMS.
• Maintain applicable industry and regulatory certifications, e.g. AS9100, NADCAP.
• Manage and conduct an effective internal QMS audit program.
• Coordinate customer quality audits and timely responses.
• Manage third party compliance audits of our quality management system.
• Determine root cause of quality issues and drive effective corrective action.
• Participate in the design review and production readiness review processes.
• Accountable for Receiving, In-process and Final product quality inspections.
• Maintain all quality inspection equipment, inclusive of all calibration requirements.
• Analyze company processes and procedures.

Continuous Improvement
• Mentor and develop team members in Continuous Improvement methodologies (DMAIC, Green Belt, One Safran workshops), adapting coaching style to maximize team engagement and learning.
• Drive and enhance daily and periodic QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) rituals, fostering a culture of rapid problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Support visual management initiatives throughout production and support areas.
• Actively facilitate and lead Value Stream Mapping (VSM) workshops with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, and optimize flows using Lean manufacturing principles.
• Provide support and methodology to senior leadership team to build site 5 year roadmap aligned on PMT and 1 year Progress plan aligned on Budget
• Lead by example and influence change, share successes, best practices, encouraging ownership and proactive participation from all team members in improvement initiatives.

The Quality mission is to lead the Quality Department, inclusive of Quality Assurance and Quality Control, and is responsible for the development, deployment and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) at the site level.
The Continuous Improvement role is expected to strategically drive and embed a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring teams in Lean both in manufacturing and office, leading key workshops and partnering with leadership to align improvement initiatives with both short and long-term business objectives

Summary of Duties:

Quality
• Lead the Quality Department, inclusive of Quality Assurance and Quality Control
• Accountable for maintenance and continuous improvement of the QMS.
• Monitor key performance indicators to report on the effectiveness of the QMS.
• Maintain applicable industry and regulatory certifications, e.g. AS9100, NADCAP.
• Manage and conduct an effective internal QMS audit program.
• Coordinate customer quality audits and timely responses.
• Manage third party compliance audits of our quality management system.
• Determine root cause of quality issues and drive effective corrective action.
• Participate in the design review and production readiness review processes.
• Accountable for Receiving, In-process and Final product quality inspections.
• Maintain all quality inspection equipment, inclusive of all calibration requirements.
• Analyze company processes and procedures.

Continuous Improvement
• Mentor and develop team members in Continuous Improvement methodologies (DMAIC, Green Belt, One Safran workshops), adapting coaching style to maximize team engagement and learning.
• Drive and enhance daily and periodic QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) rituals, fostering a culture of rapid problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Support visual management initiatives throughout production and support areas.
• Actively facilitate and lead Value Stream Mapping (VSM) workshops with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, and optimize flows using Lean manufacturing principles.
• Provide support and methodology to senior leadership team to build site 5 year roadmap aligned on PMT and 1 year Progress plan aligned on Budget
• Lead by example and influence change, share successes, best practices, encouraging ownership and proactive participation from all team members in improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree or 10 years' equivalent experience in manufacturing
Experience: Minimum 6-10 years Minimum equivalent experience in manufacturing 5 years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Computer Skills:
• Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Other Skills:
• Quality Assurance experience in the aerospace industry including AS9100 and FAA PMA / Repair Station experience
• Aerospace and product quality specific product knowledge
• Strong Communication skills (verbal, written, presentations)
• Structured problem solving skills in root cause analysis and defect reduction
• Strategic planning, resource allocation and employee development.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• Team coaching, Change management skills
• VSM (Value Stream Mapping), Visual management, Kaizen workshops

Additional Preferred Qualifications/Skills: (not required)
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• Certified Manager of Quality
• Experience in leadership of quality / technical organization
• Experience working in a electro-mechanical design & manufacturing environment.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree or 10 years' equivalent experience in manufacturing
Experience: Minimum 6-10 years Minimum equivalent experience in manufacturing 5 years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Computer Skills:
• Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Other Skills:
• Quality Assurance experience in the aerospace industry including AS9100 and FAA PMA / Repair Station experience
• Aerospace and product quality specific product knowledge
• Strong Communication skills (verbal, written, presentations)
• Structured problem solving skills in root cause analysis and defect reduction
• Strategic planning, resource allocation and employee development.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• Team coaching, Change management skills
• VSM (Value Stream Mapping), Visual management, Kaizen workshops

Additional Preferred Qualifications/Skills: (not required)
• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
• Certified Manager of Quality
• Experience in leadership of quality / technical organization
• Experience working in a electro-mechanical design & manufacturing environment.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

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